UPDATE: "The Host" was the last review published under Ebert's byline at the time of his passing. Since the publication of this post, it has been revealed that Ebert's final review will actually be of Terrence Malick's "To The Wonder," to be published next week.

Soul Melanie (known as Wanderer) falls in love with Earth Melanie, even though in theory this isn't possible because the Wanderer has become Melanie. This intimate form of self-love leads to dialogue that will possibly be found humorous by some people. When Wanda is about to kiss the boy she loves, for example, the film uses voiceover to warn her: "No, Melanie! Wrong! No! He's from another planet!"

True, in our own lives, we pick up warnings on that frequency: No! You'll get pregnant! No! He's from the other side of town! No! He's your best friend's boyfriend!" I imagine this as a version of one of those debates where little angels with harps and devils with pitchforks perch on your shoulders.

The film earned only 2.5 of a possible 5 stars, knocked for what Ebert described as its being "top-heavy with profound, sonorous conversations, all tending to sound like farewells."

In the days since reviewing "The Host," Ebert penned some more words -- not so much a farewell as a see-you-soon. In a post entitled "A Leave of Presence," Ebert revealed that his health issues would require him to cut back on his reviewing activities. The letter to his readers begins with the words "thank you," includes news that he planned to bring back "At the Movies" and ends with a now-heartbreaking grace: "So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I'll see you at the movies."